McColm Firm Presents Styles Exhibition With Music
McColm and Company announces its annual fall and winter style exhibition Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30. Eight local models showcase dresses and coats in street, afternoon, party, and evening wear with accessories. Music by an orchestra and vocal solos accompanies the display on two floors with a central platform.
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McColm & Company
McColm
E. P. Leslie
Frank Gray
Helen Berntheiser
Helen Ethal
Dolly Figg
Ruth Castle
Theresa Duggan
Clara Noll
Nella Doche
Aiso
First Iowa Fair Report Details 1854 Exposition
Des Moines dispatch notes Keosauqua Union’s 1854 Keosauqua fair account with horses from Dubuque, wagons from Bonaparte, and stock displays. It cites judges H. G. Stuart, Timothy Day, and O. N. Kellogg winning premiums, plus early daguerreotypes and needlework.
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Des Moines
Fairfield
Keosauqua Union
Burlington Telegraph
The
Valley Whig
Keokuk
Keosauqua
Dubuque
Wheeler & Green
Bonaparte
W. F. McCrary
Vernon
H. G. Stuart
Lee
Timothy Day
van Buren
O. N. Kellogg
Garden Grove
Decatur County
Rotary club hears conference report at Muscatine meeting
Lindley B. Hoopes presents a report on the district Rotary conference at the Muscatine Rotary Club noon gathering held in Hotel Muscatine. Rev. F. E. Lack of New Era Kiwanis introduces the New Era park proposition for Rotary consideration.
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Rotary Clubs
Cedar Rapids
Lindley B. Hoopes
Muscatine
Cedar County Population Drops Since 1920 Census
Des Moines report shows Cedar County population in 1925 at 16 869, down 691 from 17 560 in the 1920 federal census. State census director L F Morgans announced the figures.
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Des Moines
IA. P
Cedar County
L. F. Morgans
Kelvin Hall To Be Replaced By Modern Glasgow Facility
Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, razed by fire last July, is set to be replaced with a modern building with an estimated cost of 5 million dollars. The plan anticipates a new venue to serve the community and host events.
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Kelvin Hall
Glasgow
Burglar Foiled at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine
One year ago today in Muscatine an attempt to burglarize the Bellevue hospital safe was frustrated by records custodian Miss Jessa mine Rominger and superintendent Miss Mabel Cook who were awakened and called the police.
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Muscatine
Bellevue Hospital
Jessamine Rominger
Mabel Cook
Y Sees Members Report As Drive Progresses Tonight
Regular Y's Men's meeting at the YWCA cafeteria begins at 6 30 with a program. YMCA drive captains and teams will report progress to the membership committee though actual new member figures are not yet available.
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Association
Shade and Walker Vie For Welterweight Crown At Yankee Stadium
New York report says Dave Shade of California will carry a two and a half pound edge over reigning champion Mickey Walker of Elizabeth New Jersey for a 15 round world welterweight title bout at Yankee Stadium tonight. Shade weighed 147 pounds and Walker 144 pounds as official scales closed.
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New York
A. P
Dave Shade
California
Mickey Walker
Elizabeth
N. J
Yankee Stadium
Walker
New Era Festival Date Set With Orchestra Program
The New Era community fall festival will be held Wednesday evening in the gymnasium after a postponed schedule due to road conditions. Entries are welcome all day Tuesday, with awards announced at the evening program and a cafeteria supper starting at 5 30. Violin solos by Clifford Noble with Merle Woods, and vocal solos by Rita Day Mary Raub and Juliana Brandt will accompany a full orchestra program including Friendship March Azure Skies War Eagle March Humoresque Fellows Leaves of Autumn Joys of Life The Rifle Rangers College Stunts Story Points Springtime Alumni Minuet West High Jolly Bandits Nodding Poppies Batchelor Girls.
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New Era
Clifford Noble
Merle Woods
Rita Day
Mary Raub
Juliana Brandt
Seitz
Berry
Dvorak
Stickney
Wheeler
Rifle Rangers
King
Zamecnik
Laurendau
Hawthorne
Wellesley
Minuet
van Norman
West High
Iowa butter makers win national banner again at convention
At Des Moines Iowa officials report Iowa buttermakers captured the national banner for the fourth time in five years. Iowa also took five of six individual medals with L E Nelson Randall first in cold storage P J Lusson Festina second Peter Reisdahl Grafton third in cold storage and T F Shipton Alta Vista second and Fred Hams Oelwein third in the fresh butter contest. M E McMurray credits state education and teamwork for continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Portland
Ore
L. E. Nelson
Randall
Hamilton County
P. J. Lusson
Festina
Winnesheik
Peter Reisdahl Grafton
Worth County
T. F. Shipton
Alta Vista
Chickasaw County
Fred Hams
Oelwein
Fayette County
M. E. McMurray
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Cemetery Lots Go On Sale at Greenwood Cemetery
New river front second addition to Greenwood cemetery ready for buyers with about 146 lots. Sales begin Monday September 28 at 1 o clock in the cemetery chapel, offering full river views.
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River Front
Greenwood Cemetery
Cleaning and kitchen tips from a vintage guide
The passage offers practical household hints such as lemon juice to prevent stains on hands, kerosene for polishing a bathtub, repurposing an old sheet as an ironing board cover, and chilling bouillon to suit guests. It notes bouillon may not be to everyone’s taste.
Des Moines Boy Killed Chased by Companion
Des Moines Iowa Glen Stewart age 12 was instantly killed yesterday when struck by a moving automobile while being chased by a companion. The accident occurred in Des Moines and authorities began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
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Des Moines
Glen Stewart
Sugar beet growers cite wet weather in Ireland
Backers say wet weather hurt sugar beet growth in Ireland this year and announce plans to try again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Golden wedding anniversary observed in private home
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Wingerter celebrated their golden wedding with relatives and friends at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Hingst 1115 Sycamore Street. An all day gathering featured a noon dinner blue and white decorations and flowers. Guests from Chicago included Mrs A G Haight Edgard A Haight Mr and Mrs C Tutt Mr and Mrs B Cochran and others.
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P. G. Wingerter
William Hingst
Sycamore Street
A. G. Haight
Edgard A. Haight
C. Tutt
B. Cochran
Balousek
Jack
Marvin Balousek
Phyllis
Bernice Tutt
Chicago
A. G
Juvenile Lodge Activity Set by Royal Neighbors
An invitation to the juvenile order of the Royal Neighbors lodge to perform at Woodbine camp’s meeting at Woodmen hall was extended. The junior lodge met Saturday to plan the work and an all day gathering for Royal Neighbors members was announced for Tuesday at Woodmen hall under the Sunshine club and Aid society with members bringing a dish for noon dinner.
Iowa pledges at University unveil sororities and fraternities
Announcement lists Muscatine students pledged at Iowa. Ruth Vetter of 902 Mulberry Avenue and Anita Sullivan of 919 Maiden Lane join Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Sherwood Phillips of 611 West Fourth Street is pledged to Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.
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Muscatine
University of Iowa
Ruth Vetter
Mulberry Avenue
Anita Sullivan
Maiden Lane
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Sherwood Phillips
West Fourth Street
Phi Kappa Sigma
Social Affair at Church to Honor Blagg Family
The First Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Tuesday open house to honor Rev. George Blagg and his family as he completes six years as pastor. Community friends from all city churches are invited to attend a informal program. A separate Woodbine camp event for Royal Neighbors of America follows on Wednesday with a children’s dress and self-provided lunch.
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George Blagg
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Woodmen Hall
Redman Hall
Home Guards Elect New Officers at Methodist Meeting
Ruth Demorest was chosen president with Violet Heerd as vice president Marian Chamberlin secretary Gertrude Rabedeaux treasurer Dorothea Branson mite box secretary Margaret Richards social committee chairman Aletha McCullough pianist at the First Methodist Episcopal church Home Guards annual gathering held after summer break.
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Ruth Demorest
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Violet Heerd
Marian Chamberlin
Gertrude Rabedeaux
Dorothea Branson
Margaret Richards
Aletha McCullough
Mulford Congregational Ladies Aid Bake Sale Rescheduled
The Ladies' Aid Society of Mulford Congregational Church moves its annual supper and sale to Wednesday October 21 from the previously set Friday October 23. A meeting in two weeks will finalize committee appointments and other details.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Mulford Congregational Church
Ladies' Aid to Hold All-Day Meeting at Mus Serville Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Mus serville Methodist Episcopal church will meet all day at the church hall on Wednesday. A pot luck dinner is planned at noon and a rummage sale starts in the afternoon at 1 39.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church
Farm Bureau Women to Meet in Lake Township Districts
Lake township Farm Bureau women from districts two and three will gather Wednesday afternoon September 23 at Mrs. Clifford Stamm’s home. Attendees should bring notebooks.
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Farm Bureau Women Inn
Lake Township
Clifford Stamm
Drill Team Initiation Planned by Mona Council at Iowa City
The Mona council drill team of the Pocahontas order will conduct initiation during a Iowa City council meeting on Wednesday evening. Seventeen Muscatine team members led by Mrs Elsie Wenak will oversee the event. A business meeting and initiation follow at the Red Men hall Tuesday evening. The public card party moves to tonight.
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Iowa City
Mona Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Iowa City Council
Muscatine
Elsie Wenak
Red Men Hall
Reliables class to hold farewell at German Methodist Church
The Reliables class of the German Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the church Tuesday evening for a farewell courtesy honoring two members, Mrs. H. D. Lemkau and Mrs. Clarence Schoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Episcopal Church
H. D. Lemkau
Clarence Schoemaker
Dinner and Bridge Party at Geneva Golf Club
A dinner and bridge party will be given at the Geneva Golf and Country club on Wednesday evening. Reservations will be received until noon Wednesday.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Family Reunion Hosted by Henry Hoehle at West Front Street
The Hoehle home at 807 West Front Street hosted a weekend family reunion with guests including George and Mary Benner, Rufus Sellers and family from Lewistown Missouri, Dolan Day from Monticello Missouri, Audrey Bow of La Grange Missouri, Walter Royster and family, Lee Roy Hoehle, Lee Benner, Howard Benner and two children, and Merle Kallenberger. A Christian Endeavor meeting for Mulford Congregational church is set for 7:30 Friday evening.
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Henry Hoehle
West Front Street
George Benner
Hoehle
Rufus Sellers
Lewistown
Dolan Day
Monticello
Audrey Bow
la Grange
Walter Royster
Lee Roy Hoehle
Lee Benner
Howard Benner
Merle Kallenberger
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the Mulford Congregational Church
Ministers Plan Social Meeting in Muscatine
Ministers of Muscatine and their wives will attend a social gathering Monday evening at the YWCA parlors. The event is organized by a committee led by Rev Victor Bloomquist Rev E H Guenther and Rev William Hainsworth with an informal program and diversions. The association also presented resolutions on the departures of Revs W H Rogers Emil Goetz Alfred Christensen and a second committee drafted notes on Rev George Blagg leaving.
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Muscatine
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Victor Bloomquist
Musserville
W. H. Rogers
Emil Goetz
Alfred Christensen
William Hainsworth
C. W. Hempstead
George Blagg
Commerce Body Meeting Tonight With Nominating Slate
Officials of the Association of Commerce urge members to attend the annual meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Hershey building rooms on the top floor. Officers will report and a nominating committee will present 28 candidates for the board of directors to be voted by mail.
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Association of Commerce
Hershey
Postpone Date for Petit Jury in District Court
Petit jurors summoned for tomorrow morning will not report until Tuesday morning September 29. The postponement was decided after it was learned the trial case would not be ready and no substitute case could be tried.
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District Court
Daut Wins Gun Club Contest With High Score
William Daut topped the Independent Gun and Red club shoot Sunday afternoon with 38 of 50. J Croutcup was second on 40, E Swickard third on 29, and Dr A J Oliver fourth on 38. Later notes mention a bank and mine takeover and a Mason temple card party run by Electa chapter officers from 2:30 to 5.
Ladies Aid Meet at Park Avenue Church Work Session
The Ladies' Aid society of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a work session at the church on Wednesday afternoon September 23. Hostesses will be Mrs. Wilbur Longstreth and Mrs. S. G. Kendig.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur Longstreth
S. G. Kendig
Sweetland Willing Workers Band Meeting Postponed
The Sweetland band of Willing Workers adopts a new date for its Sept 24 meeting now set for Oct 1. The gathering will take place at the home of Mrs. August Gettert in Sweetland township.
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Sweetland
August Gettert
Sweetland Township
P. E. O. Wisterhood Meet Hosted by Mrs McKee
The P E O Wisterhood will be entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Theodore McKee 1190 Oakland Drive The meeting will start at 3 45 P M instead of the usual 3 o clock time
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P. E. O. Wisterhood
Theodore McKee
Oakland Drive
Ladies Aid to Host Annual Supper and Bazaar
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church schedules its annual supper and bazaar at the church on November 14. A Kensington sale is planned for October 1.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Kensington
Mercury Dips to 48 as Showers Rise Expected
Des Moines reports a cold spell across Iowa with lows near 40 degrees. The morning low reached 48 in some spots while readings at Sioux City and Charles City were 40. Showers are forecast tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions to follow and a river level decline of about an inch.
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Mercury
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Charles City
Iowa
Sunday Schools Set November 3 Meeting for Conference
Muscatine and West Liberty Sunday school representatives plan a 7 pm meeting to outline plans for the Muscatine County conference at West Liberty on November 3. Delegation includes F G McCullough Marvin Locke and Miss Mary Raub. Last year over 180 youths attended. this year expected over 200.
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Muscatine County
West Liberty
Muscatine
F. G. McCullough
Young People's
Marvin Locke
Mary Raub
Muscatine County Sunday School Association
Town State Sunday School Association
Plan to Deport Aliens Violating U S Liquor Law
United States District Attorney Buckner announced that he would seek the deportation of all aliens found in contravention of the Prohibition law. He said the aid of the Department of Labor would be requested.
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New York, N. Y
A. P
United States
Buckner
Department of Labor
Lone Tree News Notes On Illness and Social Mix
George Johnston remains in serious condition at his Lone Tree home with daughter Leota Townsley assisting and daughter Bessie Krakaw arriving from California. William Kelsa is critically ill, while Mrs J M Cart recovers from a back sprain. Mrs George Brolama hosted the Priscilla club gathering, and Esther Benson visits Helen Warbeck as Miss Nebel leaves Lone Tree for Mt Pleasant.
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Lone Tree
George Johnston
Leota Townsley
Near West Liberty
Bessie Krakaw
California
William Kelsa
J. M Cart
George Brolama
Priscilla Club
Esther Benson
Iowa City
Helen Warbeck
Miss Nebel
Mt. Pleasant
Masons to Hear Hammill Address in Iowa City
Iowa City hosts Masons from Iowa and neighboring states on November 3 as Swafford Council No 28 welcomes Royal and Select Masters. Governor Hammill will attend and speak at the gathering.
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Hamm
Iowa City
Masons
Iowa
Swafford Council
Hammill
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Moline
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Yeoman
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C.L. Hartman
Ewing Jewelry Store
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Sington
Masonic Temple
U. S
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